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$372+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CDG
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Wed 3/26
Wed 4/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle are usually found in November or January, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Charles de Gaulle

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$668
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$386
(Norse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$858
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Charles de Gaulle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Charles de Gaulle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/22:33 pmPDX - CDG
2 stops17h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/174:40 pmCDG - PDX
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$668
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/221:00 pmPDX - CDG
3 stops21h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/2911:15 amCDG - PDX
2 stops20h 07mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/20$685
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/23:35 pmPDX - CDG
1 stop15h 55mCondor
Tue 9/168:40 amCDG - PDX
1 stop13h 55mCondor
Deal found 3/21$688
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/182:21 pmPDX - CDG
1 stop34h 39mIberia
Tue 11/1811:05 amCDG - PDX
1 stop18h 56mIberia
Deal found 3/20$694
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:30 pmPDX - CDG
1 stop16h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 12/158:35 pmCDG - PDX
2 stops33h 23mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/20$707
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/133:20 pmPDX - CDG
1 stop15h 35mIcelandair
Tue 10/212:00 pmCDG - PDX
1 stop12h 55mIcelandair
Deal found 3/21$721
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:45 amPDX - CDG
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/132:00 pmCDG - PDX
2 stops39h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/21$731
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:05 pmPDX - CDG
2 stops30h 25mAir Canada
Wed 12/242:00 pmCDG - PDX
2 stops33h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 3/20$739
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/149:10 amPDX - CDG
1 stop13h 35mKLM
Thu 12/2510:10 amCDG - PDX
1 stop17h 34mKLM
Deal found 3/21$754
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/612:15 pmPDX - CDG
1 stop17h 00mDelta
Wed 10/224:00 pmCDG - PDX
1 stop16h 52mDelta
Deal found 3/19$788
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:35 amPDX - CDG
1 stop17h 25mFinnair
Wed 5/711:00 amCDG - PDX
1 stop16h 41mFinnair
Deal found 3/20$864
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/205:31 amPDX - CDG
1 stop19h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/2910:40 amCDG - PDX
1 stop15h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/21$868

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Charles de Gaulle that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport that are best for you.

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Portland

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Charles de Gaulle

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandParis

PDX - CDG

PDXCDG

Portland

Fri 5/2

2:33 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops17h 27m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sat 5/17

4:40 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$668

PortlandParis

PDX - CDG

PDXCDG

Portland

Tue 4/22

1:00 pm-7:25 pm

3 stops21h 25m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 4/29

11:15 am-10:22 pm

2 stops20h 07m

$685

PortlandParis

PDX - CDG

PDXCDG

Portland

Tue 9/2

3:35 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 9/16

8:40 am-1:35 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$688

PortlandParis

PDX - CDG

PDXCDG

Portland

Mon 5/5

3:20 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sat 5/10

5:00 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$796

PortlandParis

PDX - CDG

PDXCDG

Portland

Tue 5/20

3:25 pm-6:50 am

2 stops30h 25m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 5/29

9:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops33h 30m

$811

PortlandParis

PDX - CDG

PDXCDG

Portland

Sun 5/18

3:25 pm-6:50 am

2 stops30h 25m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 5/28

9:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops42h 45m

$841

PortlandParis

PDX - CDG

PDXCDG

Portland

Sat 9/6

7:41 pm-10:20 am

3 stops29h 39m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 9/16

2:10 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops36h 28m

$851

PortlandParis

PDX - CDG

PDXCDG

Portland

Tue 4/29

7:35 am-10:00 am

1 stop17h 25m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 5/7

11:00 am-6:41 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$864

PortlandParis

PDX - CDG

PDXCDG

Portland

Tue 4/29

1:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 5/7

7:10 am-11:20 am

1 stop13h 10m

$865

PortlandParis

PDX - CDG

PDXCDG

Portland

Sun 4/20

5:31 am-10:00 am

1 stop19h 29m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 4/29

10:40 am-5:35 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$868

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Charles de Gaulle in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland-Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Portland-Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Portland to Charles de Gaulle

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Charles de Gaulle from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Charles de Gaulle. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 22 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (average of $595). Flying from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,104). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to CDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Charles de Gaulle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Charles de Gaulle. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Charles de Gaulle by month

Plan your trip to Charles de Gaulle by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.5 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Charles de Gaulle by month

Plan your trip to Charles de Gaulle by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Charles de Gaulle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charles de Gaulle. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Charles de Gaulle. Reviews last updated March 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Delta and Alaska Airlines from Portland to Paris to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,759 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,266 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Charles de Gaulle. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle?

    For a flight from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle, you will be flying from Portland. Portland (PDX) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city. Portland is the only Portland airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle per day. 12 airlines have flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle from Portland on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport round-trip?

    Scandinavian Airlines, at $685, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Condor and Icelandair. Users have found that Scandinavian Airlines is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with WestJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $437. Scandinavian Airlines flights start at $556 while deals on Icelandair start at $572 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Of the flights from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport that have layovers, most of them stop in Seattle.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Seattle?

    The majority of Seattle visitors spend their time at Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and Seattle Waterfront. Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and Seattle Waterfront are located about 11.2 mi, 12.0 mi, and 10.9 mi, respectively from Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Seattle/Tacoma Intl for an average daily rate of $45 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights?

    Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights have a layover in Reykjavik least often.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Charles de Gaulle that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Charles de Gaulle flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Charles de Gaulle?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Charles de Gaulle.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Charles de Gaulle?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Charles de Gaulle by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (average of $595). Flying from Portland to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,104). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Portland to Charles de Gaulle

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Charles de Gaulle. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$435Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
IcelandairCheapest$482Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$536Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$549Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$589Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$632Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$633Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$657Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$658Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$658Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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